December 11, 2012
Romans 16:17-18 says this ... "I urge
you brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles
in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.
Keep away from them. 18) For such people are not serving our Lord
Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they
deceive the minds of naive people."
... And another one 'bites the dust!' ....
In a news story reported by World Net Daily on December 1st, it said
this ... "Rick Warren uncertain if 'gay' behavior is sinful."
... Now some may be surprised by this, but I am not. ... I've
been suspicious of this guy for quite some time now ... what with his
'watered-down' inaugural speech in '08 and the ongoing 'shananigans'
concerning his efforts with muslim leaders to unite under a single banner
.. obvious signs spoken of in Revelation 17 when relating to the
the "great prostitute," which is none other than the coming
'World Church.'
In just these past few months we've witnessed how
many of these types of deceptive statements? ... and from prominent
national Christian leaders. Besides Warren here on the subject
of homosexuality, what about Joel Osteen? ... When directly questioned
in an interview about this subject, he skirted the issue with a 'milk
toast' response sounding something like this ... 'In my
congregation, I have folks who fall on both sides of the debate, so
I choose not to go there." ... In other words, avoid controversy
at all cost so as not to upset the 'collection plate', or personal popularity.
....
What Bible are these guys reading?! ... 1 Corinthians
6:9-10 spells it out in clear and precise language ...... "Do you
not know that the wicked will not inherit the Kingdom of God?
Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral nor idolators
nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10)
nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor swindlers will inherit
the Kingdom of God." ... and this is in the New Testament, nullifying
the argument that it's only condemned in the Old Testament.
And now for some more 'deception' ... I hate to
go back to the recent election, but to illustrate my point ... I must.
.... I am referring to the absolute 'sell-out' of several prominent
Christian leaders to the cult of Mormonism. ... We all know the Republican
Party's presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, was a member of this false
religion... and yet, one after another of these 'pillars of the Christian
community' succumbed to this deceit! ... all for the sake of politics
and the power associated with being affiliated with the 'winner.'
Let's review just three, all of which are huge,
considering the number of people they influence. First, we see
Mike Huckabee make a blatantly stupid statement by saying something
like ... 'faith need not be the issue when it comes to politics,
or running for political office', or some such nonsense! ... My
simple question to him is this ... 'How can we separate God from anything?'
.. In fact, therein lies the problem with America today ... we've separated
God from most all of everything!
And then there is David Jeremiah, Pastor of a very
large megachurch in southern California, who basically said that it
is a sin if we do NOT vote ... that we should put aside the mprmon issue
and vote for who had the best platform relating to our basic Christian
principles. ... I say hogwash! ... How can I put aside the fact that
if this cult member gets into the most powerful position on earth, he
still must take his 'marching orders' from a false prophet sitting in
the 'cathedral' in Salt Lake City. ..
.... and do any of these people even begin to know
that basic tenants of the mormon 'end-times' teachings?! ... It's pretty
scary ... I'll share it sometime in another writing. (On a side
note, I could never support Barak Obama ... he's either a muslim or,
at best, an extremely apostate Christian).
Lastly, and maybe the most disappointing for me,
was the result that came from Romney's visit with Billy & Franklin
Graham. ... I have no idea what was said exactly in their meeting, but
I do know this ... As soon as Mr. Romney left, The Grahams removed the
mormon cult information from their website and placed ads in national
publications supporting the Republican candidate ... again the motive
being 'platform position' vs. 'personal faith'. ... Later, in an interview,
Franklin stated that it was their desire 'not to offend anyone.'
We've come to be so 'politically correct' in these
last days ... but was it this way when Jesus, and then those who followed
closely behind, walked this earth? ... Not on your life! ... Jesus
Himself NEVER backed away from anything, always calling sin what it
was ... sin! ... And what are the wages of sin? (Romans 6:23)
... Death!!!!!! ....
The real tragedy here is the vast amount of people
that are influenced by these well known, well respected pastors and
leaders. ... How they can justify separating God from anything
is totally beyond me. ... Simply, when we compromise our basic
beliefs for any reason, it amounts to deception ... and when those with
vast influence do it, the results are devastating. ... Satan has
to be rejoicing when observing such beneficial behavior for his kingdom.
.... The minions of hell are dancing in the streets!
Most of you know that I am a student of Bible prophecy,
and believe me when I say that these kinds of deceptive behaviors were
prophesied for this period we are living in ... the final days of the
Church age. ... 2 Timothy 3:13 says this ... " ... evil men and
impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived."
....... Also, 2 Timothy 4:3-4 states ... "For a time will come
when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit
their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers
to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4) They will turn
their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths."
Do you belong to a Church that is doing this ...
that is 'adjusting' the word to fit the day ... that is involved in
the 'fluff' ... the 'bells & whistles' of our times .... one of
the ones that is avoiding discussions on sinful lifestyles so as not
to offend anyone? .... My advice to you is ... FLEE! .... I know it
is very difficult to find a Church out there that is focused totally
on ALL the truths of Scripture ... but they are out there. ... Please
don't put it off ... the eternal life of you and your entire family
may be at stake ...
I know that what I am saying is not always popular
in today's world .. but then, when has it ever been about that anyway
..... only in those places that are interested in worldly treasures
and pleasures. .... When has TRUE Christianity ever been popular in
this wicked world? ... John 15:18-19 says it all ... "If the world
hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19) If you belonged
to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not
belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That
is why the world hates you."
Stay strong in these ever-increasingly difficult
times. The rewards that await you are beyond your wildest dreams!
.....
Until next time,
Red